 | Pittsfield Native Killed In Air Force Crash
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The body of Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher was recovered off the coast of Japan after the military aircraft he was on crashed Wednesday.
The Pittsfield Police Department released a statement noting that Galliher was a 2017 graduate of Taconic High School.
The statement included that |
 | BEAT Invites Community To Celebrate 20th Anniversary
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) invites the entire community to join them in celebrating their 20th Anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1-3 PM, at their Environmental Leadership & Education Center, located at 20 Chapel Street in Pittsfield.
According to a press |
 | Weekend Outlook: Stockbridge Main Street, Tree Lightings, and More
There are a variety of holiday-themed events this weekend to get yourself into the festive spirit including tree lightings, live music, a brunch, and more. Find a full list of holiday bazaars and fairs here; upcoming holiday events can be found here.
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| BRTA Releases 2023 Customer Survey
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) invites the public to participate in its 2023 Customer Survey.
The survey is online at www.bit.ly/brta-survey-2023. Printed survey copies will be available at BRTA's Intermodal Center located at 1 Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield and by |
 | Pittsfield Council Tackles 'Health Hazard' Properties
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday tackled petitions on two properties that Councilor at Large Councilor Karen Kalinowsky sees as a health hazard: an abandoned office building on Merrill Road and a "junkyard" of cars on Shaker Lane.
The building at 444 Merrill Road, owned by Peter Petricca of Dallas as |
 | Pittsfield OKs 3-Year Contract for Curtis
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee has approved a three-year contract from 2024 to 2027 with Superintendent Joseph Curtis that does not raise his $185,000 salary in the first year.
Curtis reportedly requested that he not receive higher compensation in this agreement. He was ill at the time of the meeting and not able to |
| The Retired Investor: What Is to Be Done About Climate Change?
On Thursday of this week, almost 200 nations are meeting in Dubai at the COP28 Climate Summit to discuss global warming. The COP28 the participants will focus on how to keep temperatures from climbing any higher. Thus far, the track record is less than encouraging.
Over the last eight years, despite pledges from both political |
| Pittsfield Announces New Energy Program Rates
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield has signed a twenty-four month contract with its current supplier, Dynegy Energy Services.
The Pittsfield Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new standard product that meets Massachusetts Renewable Energy Requirement (MA Req) of 62.3 percent at a rate of |
| RSVP Welcomes New Van to the Volunteer Transportation Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has welcomed a brand-new van to their volunteer transportation program.
The new 8 passenger van, a 2023 all-wheel drive Toyota Sienna owned by the City of Pittsfield, replaces an 11-year-old Honda Odyssey.
The RSVP Van Transportation |
| Dalton Panel Steps Back From Climate Leader Pursuit
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Green Committee voted to take a step back from its efforts in reaching climate leader status.
To reach this designation, the town would need to commit to eliminating on-site fossil fuel use by 2050, create a decarbonization roadmap, adopt Zero-Emission Vehicles policy, and adopt the |
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